Pricing is only one factor influencing how shippers award logistics service contracts. Most shippers favor service over price. A partnership with a 3PL can provide tremendous value to a shipper’s supply chain, but finding the right partner can be a process. Below are several tips when looking for the right partnership: Increase volume by consolidating…
The amount of logistical maneuvering involved in transporting frozen perished foods is endless, luckily with the advancements in technology third-party logistics companies can deliver the foods on time. The adoption of new technology for cold chain systems could reduce losses by 30%-50% for fresh and frozen food retailers, thereby increasing profits. Transporting refrigerated items is…
ECT, leading 3PL, Makes Alliance with Blockchain in Transport Alliance Both East Coast Transport and BiTA (www.bita.studio) believe blockchain is one of the most significant developments for the industry since the creation of the internet. By providing more clarity and standards around blockchain through education and promotion of the technology, BiTA intends to be the…
Every day, East Coast Transport helps companies ship large and valuable cargo across the country. As a third-party logistics company, we understand the importance of keeping the shipments sale and in-tact. Anything over $100,000 in value being shipped is considered of high value and needs to be insured. In this article, we would like to…
There is a renewed interest in streamlining supply chains through two methods: segmentation and standardization. However, these are much different from the practices of the early 2000’s. As the digital revolution continues to infiltrate all industries, with the influences of data analytics, organizations can now create cost-effective, agile supply chains built on intelligent, data-driven decisions…
East Coast Transport, LLC, a mid-size third-party logistics provider, has selected the automated Load Track platform from Trucker Tools and plans to extend its use of the technology beyond real-time freight visibility. East Coast Transport (ECT), based in Paulsboro, N.J., serves some of the largest shippers in the United States. The company is celebrating its…
As we head into July this year, most consumers do not realize the measures food transport companies take to ensure the consumables maintain a safe temperature to ward off spoilage and contamination. In fact, it is one of the largest types of shipment. The CARG projects in three years (2020) the refrigerated food transport will…
One of the biggest headlines in the past few weeks concerning the food supply chain, is the giant e-commerce company, Amazon, buying the organic and holistic grocery chain, Whole Foods. The grocery store was sold for $13.7 billion. The question arises, what does this mean for the transportation industry and the food and beverage industry?…
Press Release: Transport News Magazine has announced the winners of the 2017 Logistics, Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards. The publication named East Coast Transport LLC the 2017 Best Woman-Owned 3PL Management Company in the United States. For forty years ECT, a woman-owned minority business, has continuously upheld its values and principles, bringing success to the…
Last year 5,000 people in the United States died in a car accident resulting from drowsy driving. What does this have to do with the logistics industry? According to the National Sleep Association 60% of all drivers (including truck drivers), are sleepy and tired when driving. This is important to address because the Logistics…
The Digital Era is consuming the business world and all industries; this undoubtedly includes the logistics industry. But how? Let’s start with the definition of two concepts: the Internet of Things (IoT) and Digital Disruption. Too many people have used the Internet of Things as a blanket statement meaning anything digital. IoT is more than…
Most of America will never see the world of human trafficking. Yet, those in the transportation industry are all too aware of this unspoken underworld. In fact, truck drivers are now the first line of defense against this silent epidemic. In 2009, Truckers Against Trafficking formed to educate the transportation industry on human trafficking, and call them to…
Butterball LLC, is pleased to announce East Coast Transport LLC as the 2016 Butterball National Carrier of the Year. The award was presented to East Coast Transport, LLC by Dan Bohlman, Sr. Manager Logistics Procurement for Butterball. “We review all of our carriers monthly through our carrier scorecard and then also look at the details of how well…
For forty years ECT, a woman-owned minority business, has continuously upheld its values and principles, bringing success to the company, its customers and their employees. As a 3PL (Third Party Logistics Company), East Coast Transport has proven that they have the ability to attract and retain the best people, provide flawlessly executed integrated solutions and…
Down to the last mile, East Coast Transport is managing loads effectively with MacroPoint: ECT strives to enable location tracking that provides real-time monitoring and event notifications. In the 3PL business, there is a disadvantage in needing to rely on having a direct telephone conversation with a carriers or drivers. Meeting pick up and delivery deadlines…
February 28, 2017 – Orlando, FL – East Coast Transport will be attending the Food Shippers of America (FSA) 2017 Conference, which is being held in Orlando, FL from March 5th – 7th. This annual conference is a recognized platform for education of and relationship-building within the supply chain industry. Food shippers, as well as…
February 22, 2017 – Springdale, AR – East Coast Transport of Paulsboro, NJ traveled to 3 Rivers Logistics in Springdale, AR to present ECT’s 2016 Carrier of the Year award. The award recognizes the provision of outstanding services, as well as the characteristics and values East Coast believes all logistics companies should possess. 3 Rivers…
East Coast Transport has recently joined CargoNet, the cargo theft prevention and recovery network. East Coast strives to make continuous investments in new technologies and services to further improve our customers’ experiences in working with ECT as their logistics provider. One of ECT’s goals is to ensure freight security to prevent cargo theft. What Does…
For the second time, our long time customer, Butterball, LLC has voted East Coast Transport “Carrier of the Year”. We were proud to have exceeded their expectations in all categories and criteria. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication exemplified by our great staff on a daily basis. A heartfelt THANK YOU goes…
Keeping up with our tradition of excellence, East Coast Transport has recently overhauled our digital footprint. Our brand new website shows off our full range of services and capabilities within the logistics industry. With the help of Philadelphia-based web agency, Mainline Media, we were able to create a website that reflects our professionalism and attention to detail in an…